The Light of Kirpal
Eighty-seven
intimate question & answer sessions
between
Sant Kirpal Singh
and His
disciples
1969
– 1971
Fourth
printing 1996
ISBN 0-89142-033-9
Dedicated
to the
Almighty God
working
through all Masters who have come
and Baba
Sawan Singh Ji Maharaj
at whose lotus feet
the writer imbibed sweet elixier of
Holy Naam – the Word
Foreword
“Masters
came from time to time to teach according to the need of the hour. Masters do
say, ‘There is God.‘ They never say, ‘we speak‘; They
say, ‘He speaks.‘ They only become a channel. They speak what
comes, according to the need of the time, not what They want to speak. They
speak books. They speak scriptures; scriptures came through Them, did they
not?“
Sant
Kirpal Singh
January 7, 1971
At no other time in
the recorded history of a Saint have His disciples been so fortunate as to have
had volumes of His exact words accurately transcribed. These talks are word-for-word
transcriptions from taped talks given in English by Master Kirpal Singh and
transcribed according to His instructions.
“Whatever
is there in the tape, write out exactly. I'll see to it. Put it into manuscript
form in the exact words and give it to me. All those tapes you have got, go
through; they will make very wonderful books for you on all subjects. I know
what I am saying, but put it into writing. So many other men who came here have
had a hundred and one questions, very valuable things on all different
subjects. So why do I give all of these talks to you; why don‘t I keep
them reserved with me? Do you know why? 1 wish each one of you to become like
me and even more than that. I wish you to progress even more than me. I wish
you, each one of you to become ambassadors.“
Sant
Kirpal Singh
February22, 1971
Master‘s
poetical expression of the English language has been left intact as much as
possible. He spoke the language of the Saints which is the universal language
of Love. These talks are written down so accurately that (barring human error
and editing, of course) if one wished to, he could actually follow the written
words with the original tape recordings.
The Light of Kirpal encompasses
three periods of recorded talks. Unforgettable moments thread through these
talks, moments of unparalleled joy as those fortunate groups from the
In September, 1970,
Bob Redeen, a professional radio commentator was allowed, and even encouraged
by Master to ask a ”hundred and one questions” at Sawan Ashram,
Delhi, India [Talks 2-15]. The second period of talks was at Rajpur
[October to December 1970], during the building of Manav Kendra (
I was a witness once
when Master did read one such transcribed talk, enter a few changes therein,
and approve it for printing in Sat Sandesh. It was in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, December 1972. Master was sitting on a lounge just radiating;
literally aglow with Love. I handed Him the manuscript of ”God Has
Entered My House” and asked if this beautiful talk could be checked for
printing in Sat Sandesh. He chuckled and said, ”It is all
beautiful; God is beautiful.” He went through the talk during the night
and the next morning handed it to Russell Perkins. It was printed in the May
1973 issue of Sat Sandesh.
It became evident
beginning from June 1974, that Master was giving us direct clues about His
imminent departure. But it wasn’t until after He left His physical body
that we were able to comprehend what He was telling us. For many months He had
been turning over much work to Reno Sirrine, head of Ruhani Satsang, Divine
Science of the Soul, here in the United States. The final checking and approval
of manuscripts before printing was one of the jobs assigned to Reno. Reno was
being sent copies of manuscripts and was encouraging our efforts all along
until he left his physical frame.
Mr. Sirrine, in
compliance with Master’s instructions not to print anything of a
controversial nature about other persons or religious bodies, etc., had
requested deletion of names of controversial persons, such as leaders,
organizations, etc., the knowledge of which could not help us in our spiritual
development. Our spiritual development was in fact the prime, foremost purpose
of our Beloved Master’s earthly sojourn, His talks to us, and everything
He gave out. The love of God manifesting through Him inspired us to seek Him
within, to rise above the pettiness of the worldly affairs:
“At least of the twenty-four hours of the day and night, spend
some time with Him within you. That costs you nothing. Does it cost you? Then?
You’ve come from thousands of miles. What for? Only to learn these few words. Spend some time within you. God says,
‘I’m within you. Don’t make a mockery of Me by seeking Me in
outer temples.’ Is it not a good story for you to write?”
Sant
Kirpal Singh
February 20, 1971
“How can
I be pleased with you people, if you don’t live up to what I say—if
you don’t put in any time to your meditations and be successful there?
I’ll be pleased, overjoyed, when you go up, traverse within. So to live
by the commandments is the best thing, first step. All else will follow.”
Sant
Kirpal Singh
March 21, 1971
He gave us contact
with the ”Bread of Life and Water of Life” and declared:
“That is
only the opening. A spring is there, and a little wave will be
open—you’ll go and take a swim. It is just like that. But He is not
all of the Spring. He is the Mouthpiece of the Spring. Water is coming from
where it appears to be working. After all, the water is coming from the spring,
from the Perennial Source. All right, then, why should I waste time— you
want to go in There. Then try.”
Sant
Kirpal Singh
March 28, 1971
There isn’t
anyone who has had anything to do with these Talks who hasn’t benefitted
in some way; from those who recorded, transcribed, typed, retyped, edited,
retyped, etc., to those who read and “digest.” To His disciples His
Words bring sweet remembrance and inspiration to further put into practice His
commandments and seek Him within. Kirpal has lit the Light within us and still
kindles the flame. To those who have not yet been given inner contact, His
Words bring inspiration, hope and guidance.
SHARLEENE SHERWIN